the act of finishing | the raising of plants or animals |
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar) |
(wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed) | the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group |
designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race) | all the knowledge and values shared by a society |
the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict) | the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization |
event whose occurrence ends something | a particular society at a particular time and place |
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) | a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality |
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality | |
the temporal end; the concluding time | |